Hands-On Production Leader & Process Improver

Personnel Selection; Test Valley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing

Financial protection and advice

Reward and recognition

Development and lifestyle

On-site facilities

Job summary

Personnel Selection are recruiting a hands-on Technical Leader for a busy engineering manufacturing environment in Andover, Hampshire. You will lead the production team on the shop floor, setting up machines, preparing jobs and supporting checks to ensure on-time, safe and high-quality output.

This is a practical, sleeves-rolled-up role, not desk-based. You will train and coach operators, resolve day-to-day issues and help maximise productivity while maintaining 5S standards.

Qualifications

• Experience across multiple manufacturing functions or processes within a production department.
• Hands-on, sleeves-rolled-up approach to support colleagues on the shop floor.
• Ability to follow procedures accurately with a strong focus on safety and quality.
• Clear communication skills with ability to train, guide and motivate others.
• Flexible, positive and collaborative attitude.
• Organised approach to priorities, preparation and problem-solving in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example, working hands-on alongside the production team throughout the shift.
• Prepare jobs, materials and tooling in advance to maximise productive time and minimise downtime.
• Set up machines for less experienced operators and support continuity through breaks, holidays and sickness.
• Carry out first-off and buddy checks, owning quality in your area.
• Identify and report safety, machinery, facilities or IT issues affecting people or production.
• Train and coach new or inexperienced operators to work safely and effectively.
• Support labour bookings, material management, stock identification, storage and cycle counts.
• Maintain strong 5S standards and contribute to continuous-improvement activities.
• Keep the skills matrix up to date in collaboration with line management.
• Perform other ad-hoc duties as required.

Skills

Hands-on leadership

Shop floor experience

Safety and quality focus

Training and coaching

Problem solving

Strong communication

Job description

Personnel Selection are recruiting a hands-on Technical Leader for a busy engineering manufacturing environment in Andover, Hampshire. You will lead the production team on the shop floor, setting up machines, preparing jobs and supporting checks to ensure on-time, safe and high-quality output.

This is a practical, sleeves-rolled-up role, not desk-based. You will train and coach operators, resolve day-to-day issues and help maximise productivity while maintaining 5S standards.